A resolution declaring August 4, 1998, as Nashvilles Night Out Against Crime
1998.

WHEREAS, the "15th Annual National Night Out
Against Crime", a unique nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program
sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, has been scheduled for Tuesday,
August 4, 1998; and

WHEREAS, in Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson
County the event is titled "Nashvilles Night Out Against Crime" and
provides a unique opportunity for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County to join
forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting cooperative,
police-community anti-crime efforts; and

WHEREAS, the "Nashvilles Night Out Against
Crime Planning Committee" plays a vital role in assisting Metropolitan Nashville and
Davidson Countys public safety departments through this joint crime, fire and
personal safety effort in Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County and is supporting
"Nashvilles Night Out Against Crime" locally; and

WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens of
Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County be aware of the importance of crime prevention
programs and the impact that their participation can have on reducing crime, drugs and
violence in their neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, police-community partnerships, neighborhood
safety, awareness and cooperation are important themes of the "National Night
Out" program; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the
Metropolitan Council declare August 4, 1998, as Nashvilles Night Out Against Crime
1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF
NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY

:

SECTION 1. That The Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on
record as supporting the National Association of Town Watch by declaring August 4, 1998,
as Nashvilles Night Out Against Crime 1998.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its
adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
requiring it.